Haris Doukas, the socialist mayor of Athens, in an interview with the Guardian newspaper, claimed he is determined to reclaim the capital’s congested city centre for its citizens, the start of the tourist season leaves much of its historic heart at risk of “over-saturation.” Entire neighbourhoods, he believes, are in danger of losing their authenticity because of uncontrolled tourist development.

The cup of the Greek final is still “warm” and OFI is the champion. Michalis Bousis does not wait. With the trophy tightly in one hand, he takes a step forward and, as soon as the first notes from “Moonlit Night” are heard, he begins to dance zeibekiko.Next to him, his father, Dimitris Bousis, watches with emotion. For those who know the family’s history, this scene goes back decades, with the story beginning, not in Heraklion, but in Chicago, USA.

The frigate "Kimon" has arrived in the port of Piraeus for the first time in anticipation of Emmanuel Macron's visit.